Dish: Chadian Loz Balls Description: These little babies are laced with orange blossom water and pistachios. Their aroma and flavour will make you fall in love at first smell whilst their incredible taste will be love at first bite! Photo: From Recipe My Creation My Notes: No baking in this.
Chad is the largest landlocked country in Africa, is sometimes called the "Dead Heart of Africa" due to its large desert areas, and has a diverse culture with over 200 ethnic groups and languages. Fun facts include that it is the fifth largest country in Africa, has a
Chad's cuisine is based on grains like millet and sorghum, with the national dish being boule, a thick porridge. Other facts include a regional difference where fish and vegetables are more common in the south, while dairy is more common in the north, and homemade beer called bili-bili
The Central African Republic is home to vast biodiversity, including rare species like gorillas and forest elephants, and contains the world's second-largest rainforest. It is a landlocked nation with a unique flag designed by its first prime minister, which blends French and pan-African colors. Other interesting facts include
Central African Republic cuisine relies heavily on starchy staples like cassava, yams, and plantains, often forming the base of meals. A popular starch-based staple is "boule," a starch ball served with sauces made from peanuts, tomatoes, or palm oil. Insects like grasshoppers and termites are a traditional source
Dish: Benne Wafers Description: Benne wafers are thin, crispy, and slightly sweet and salty cookies made with toasted sesame seeds Photo: From Recipe My Creation My Notes: So easy to make and such a delightful sesame flavoured cookie. Recipe Link: http://travelbystove.palfreymedia.com/central-african-republic-recipes-bene-wafers.asp
Dish: Gufong Description: This Cape Verde dessert called gufong is a sweet fried pastry, somewhat like a doughnut, crispy on the outside, doughy on the inside and simply delicious. They are wonderful on their own but can be served with a drizzle of chocolate and powdered sugar. Photo: From Recipe
Cape Verde is a volcanic archipelago with a rich history of Portuguese and African influence, and it is home to more than its fair share of fun facts. The country is known for its stable democracy, the national drink is a sugar cane liquor, and more Cape Verdeans live abroad
Cape Verdean food is a blend of African and Portuguese flavors, with the national dish being cachupa, a hearty stew of corn, beans, and vegetables or meat. Other fun facts include the popularity of seafood like grilled lobster and the unusual fried eel dish, morreia. The culture also emphasizes sharing
Dish: Mae West Cake Description: May West Cake. Based on the classic Canadian snack cake. A light moist white cake filled with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting and covered in a thin layer of chocolate. Photo: From Recipe My Creation My Notes: quite a bit of work, turns out quite a
Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, has the longest coastline, and a vast number of lakes. It is home to unique facts like the Hawaiian pizza originating there, Santa Clause being Canadian, and a legal protection for "Bigfoot" or sasquatch. Furthermore, it has an
Canada is the world's leading producer of maple syrup, with Quebec alone supplying 91% of the total. Other fun food facts include the invention of Hawaiian pizza in Ontario, Canada's reputation for having more doughnut shops per capita than any other country, and the fact that